Chiemgau impact (hypothesis) is a term that denotes a meanwhile manifoldly proved meteorite impact that happened as an extraordinary event in prehistoric times (Bronze Age, Celtic era) in southeast Bavaria (Germany). A large cosmic body (a comet or an asteroid) hit the ground and left a big crater strewn field with all relevant impact evidence. This website focuses on all aspects of the related scientific research including reports and publications on geosciences, astronomy, archeology and science of history, but also on discussions of this spectacular research area. In the Wikipedia four-line article "Chiemgau impact hypothesis" this event is characterized as "an obsolete scientific theory" that has been raised "by a team of hobby-archaeologists". This is grossly deceptive and typifies the standpoint of a few obstinate opponents of the Chiemgau impact, hence taking their side and thwarting Wikipedia requirements.

museum

Since October 2009, a little museum addresses the Chiemgau impact. The permanent exhibition is located in an annex of the town hall of Grabenstätt at Lake Chiemsee. Organization: Grabenstätt municipality; authors: Chiemgau Impact Research Team (CIRT).

Place of issue: annex of the Grabenstätt town hall (Schlossökonomie)

In 17 glass cases, quite a few findings addressing the geology, petrography and mineralogy of the impact crater field are arranged. For comparison, materials from industry and other anthropogenic production as well as impactites from other meteorite craters are presented.

Apart from the glass cases, 18 large-size posters illustrate the whole subject area by text and images at great length.